What is the cheapest way to get from Erie to Columbus?

The cheapest way to get from Erie to Columbus is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Erie to Columbus?

The fastest way to get from Erie to Columbus is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Erie and Columbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Columbus via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Erie to Columbus?

The distance between Erie and Columbus is 240 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.

How do I travel from Erie to Columbus without a car?

The best way to get from Erie to Columbus without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $40 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Erie to Columbus?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Erie to Columbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erie to Columbus bus from?

Erie to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.

Bus or fly from Erie to Columbus?

The best way to get from Erie to Columbus is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Erie to Columbus bus arrive?

Erie to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

Can I drive from Erie to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Columbus is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Erie to Columbus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Erie to Columbus?

Book your Erie to Columbus bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are 520+ hotels available in Columbus.

Erie to Columbus - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Erie to Columbus by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus Cleveland
5h 24m
$44–116
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0170
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0105
5h 25m
$37–72
Drive 236.7 mi
1. Drive from Erie to Columbuscar 236.7 mi
4h 2m
$44–63
Fly
1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane ERI - CMH
7h 11m
$114–605
Train, bus via Brook Park
1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0105
6h 9m
$53–105
Train, bus via Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station
1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Stationbus 379 D
8h 19m
$91–146

Erie to Columbus by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

5h 24mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.5 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Columbus via Cleveland Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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